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Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Fifteenth One: Is It Time For The Giants To Rebuild? (Feat. Andrew Baggarly)
Andy Baggarly joins the podcast this week! In Episode 15 of Mid-Inning Relief, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams welcome the The Athletic’s Giants beat writer and author to the pod. They go over whether the San Francisco Giants need to rebuild, if they should re-sign Madison Bumgarner, and the 2019 schedule.
They also discuss the growing problem of concussions and their toll on both player and family, and on a lighter note, who would take bets a la Scott Servais, who got a haircut matching Edwin Diaz after the closer recorded his 50th save this season.
In minor league notes, Baggarly (@extrabaggs on Twitter) goes over his recent trip to Salem and his article about Joey Bart in the Athletic, as well as some notes on Sean Hjelle and other young pitchers on the Volcanoes.
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September 1, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. Aug 25th + 26th
SAT Aug 26th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Frank Liu: Marty talks to former Hollywood actor Frank Liu about when Bruce Lee invited him to dinner
Marcus Shelby: Marty talks to Marcus Shelby, YBG Festival’s resident composer, bassist, and award-winning composer, about a free concert coming up at Yerba Buena Gardens featuring music inspired by Nergo League Players
Chase d’Arnaud: Carmen Kiew chats with Giants infielder (part-time Pitcher) Chase d’Arnaud
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce breakdown the possible starters that the Giants might target next Season: Could Sonny Gray be one of them?
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks the Andy Baggs from the Athletic
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to the Giants Professor about this Giants-Rangers Series: Has he ever seen a bigger CF than Joey Gallo?
Nick Hundley: Marty talks to the Giants Philosopher Nick Hundley about the Puig fiasco
Eno Sarris: Marty chats with Eno Sarris from the Athletic before the Rangers take on the Giants at AT&T Park
GREATEST GAME: Marty Lurie talks about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: Sept 22, 1993, Bill Swift on a pace to win 20 games and closer Rod Beck combine to beat the Astros to tie the Braves with one win to go
Eric Nadel: Marty talks Rangers announcer and 2014 Ford C. Frick Award winner Eric Nadel
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SAT Aug 25th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Cody Ross + Bruce Jenkins: Cody Ross and SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins join Marty and Adam at the Public House
Matt Cain: Marty and Adam chat with “The Horse” Matt Cain before the Giants take on the Rangers at AT&T Park
Evan Grant: Marty talks to the Beat Writer for the Rangers Evan Grant
Pudge Rodriguez: Marty talks to the Hall of Famer Pudge Rodriguez about coming to SF to watch his son pitch
Cory Gearrin: Cory Gearrin talks about his return to San Francisco after he was traded to the Rangers earlier last month
Matt Moore: Marty talks to Former Giants Starter Matt Moore
August 26, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Fourteenth One: Is Buster Posey Done For The Season?
It’s time to talk Buster Posey. In the fourteenth episode of Mid-Inning Relief, Carmen Kiew, Marty Lurie, and Ally Williams go over his impending surgery: when to get it done, if the news means the season is over for him and the San Francisco Giants, as well as whether he should stay at catcher or move to first base once he returns.
The crew also discusses the recent Scott Miller article that asked former players and managers about what bothers them the most about the current game and how the game is changing for the worse or better. They also talk a little Players Weekend fun, potential high-speed transportation to the stadium, and who will end up winning the National League West.
Minor League Notes: Conner Menez, Ryan Howard, Jalen Miller.
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August 23, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Thirteenth One: Puig vs. Hundley – Dumb Fight or That’s Baseball?
It got HEATED this week! In episode 13 of Mid-Inning Relief, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams recap the benches clearing after Yasiel Puig and Nick Hundley got into each others’ faces during the Giants vs. Dodgers game on Tuesday night.
Other hot topics include the constant concussion issue plaguing so many Giants players, baseball superstitions, and the San Francisco Giants outfield of the future, as well as baseball memorabilia and just how much Dereck Rodriguez’s baseball pedigree has influenced his success this season.
Minor League notes: Chris Shaw, Aramis Garcia, Kelby Tomlinson.
It got intense on the pod this week and we want to know what you think! Let us know on Twitter:
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August 21, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. Aug 18th +19th
SUN Aug 19th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
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Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry about another 1-run game for the Giants Saturday Night
Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry breakdown this NL West race
GREATEST GAME: Marty Lurie talks about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: May 17th, 1978 Jack “The Ripper” Clark get revenge after getting drilled
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about the lack of offense: Can the Giants avoid a sweep today?
SAT Aug 18th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Jack Clark: Marty talks to Jack “The Ripper” Clark about when Vida came up with his nickname
Owen Poindexter: Marty talking baseball with Owen Poindexter from the Athletic
Paul White: Marty and Paul White talking Nats baseball
Javi Lopez: Marty talks to Giants Philosopher Javi Lopez about the Puig vs Hundley basebrawl
Jessica Klienschmidt: Marty chats with Jessica Kleinschmidt, baseball writer for @Cut4 at @MLB
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry about last night’s crushing walk-off loss vs the Reds
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce about this struggling offense
August 19, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. Aug 11th +12th
SUN Aug 12th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
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GREATEST GAME: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: April 27: 1965: In the bottom of the ninth of a Phillies-Giants game tied 13-13, Matty Alou belts a walk-off solo home run for the win
Ron Wotus Part 1: Class is in!! Marty chats with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus about Bonds Ceremony yesterday
Ron Wotus Part 2: Wo talks about his first year of being the Giants 3rd Base Coach
Rich Waltz: Marty talks to MLB broadcaster Rich Waltz about joining the Giants broadcast next weekend in Cincy
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce chat about Willie Mays’ speech about how Barry Bonds ‘deserves to be in the Hall of Fame’ during yesterday’s ceremony
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry about this Giants-Pirates series: Can the offense get going today?
Andrew McCutchen: Carmen Kiew talks with Andrew McCutchen before the Giants take on his former team, the Pirates, at AT&T Park
Nick Hundley: Marty talks to the Giants Philosoher Nick Hundley about the last 2 months of the regular season
SAT Aug 11th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Jack Clark: Marty talks to Jack the Ripper on Barry Bonds Day
Juan Marichal: Marty chats with the Baby Bull about how good of a hitter Barry Bonds was.. Could he strike him out?
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry about the Giants are retiring Barry Bonds’ No. 25
Eric Davis: Marty talks to Former Giant Eric Davis on What it means for a player to get his number retired
Barry Bloom: Marty chats with Contributing national baseball columnist, http://Forbes.com Barry Bloom
Bob Nightengale: Marty talks to USA TODAY Sports Major League Baseball columnist Bob Nightengale on Barry Bonds Day
Fred Lewis: Marty talks to former Giant Fred Lewis about Barry Bonds Day
August 12, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Twelfth One: Is Any Player Truly ‘Untouchable?’ (Feat. Dave Flemming)
In the twelfth episode of Mid-Inning Relief, San Francisco Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming joins the pod! Carmen Kiew, Marty Lurie, and Ally Williams talk to the much-loved radio broadcaster about a number of things, including how Dave grew to love baseball and some of his favorite calls (and later, a special moment from Buster Posey during Matt Cain’s perfect game).
This week’s topics include the good and bad of rookie hazing, potential big names in baseball that could still get traded, whether the Giants should trade Madison Bumgarner, and more. The Mid-Inning Relief crew also discusses favorite promos, and whether the Giants should try to sign Clayton Kershaw if the lefty chooses to opt out of his current contract.
Minor League Notes: Aramis Garcia, after his promotion to Triple-A in Sacramento. Joey Bart, who continues to rake for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, AND now steals bases!
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August 7, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. Aug 4th +5th
SUN Aug 5th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Tony Cloninger: Marty chats with the late Tony Cloninger about the time when he hit 2 Grand slams in one game. The 12-year MLB pitcher and 1961-65 Milwaukee Brave passed away last week at age 77.
Ron Dellums: Marty talks to the late Ron Dellums, the son of a longshoreman who became one of America’s best-known black congressmen. Ron passed away early Monday at his home in Washington. He was 82
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry talk about Posey early return from a potential concussion
Joe Sheehan: Marty talking NL West ball with Joe Sheehan from The Joe Sheehan Baseball Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/SheehanNewsletter/ …
Rich Waltz: Marty talking Giants-DBacks ball with MLB broadcaster Rich Waltz
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce breakdown last night’s big night for Steven Duggar
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to D-Backs beat writer for the Arizona Republic Nick Piecoro
GREATEST GAME: Marty Lurie breaks down about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On September 21, 1966, Juan Marichal hit a walkoff home run off of Pittsburgh’s Roy Face, breaking a 5-5 tie with one out in the bottom of the ninth. It was one of four career homers for Marichal.
Angel Pagan: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week – This week we go back to June 2014 with Angel Pagan.
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SAT Aug 4th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry breakdown the chances deGrom stays with the Mets
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry about this past week and about Posey forced out with possible concussion from last nights game
Thad Mumau: Marty chats with author Thad Mumau about his new book- Maz to Yaz to Amazin’: Baseball’s Spectacular 1960s
Bernie Pleskoff: Marty talks to former MLB scout Bernie Pleskoff
Vince Cotroneo: Marty talks to A’s announcer Vince Cotroneo about the amazing run the A’s this season
Paul White: Marty and Paul White break down this NL wildcard race
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about Posey injury that knocked him out of last night game
August 5, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. July 28th + 29th
SUN JULY 29th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Bruce Bochy: Marty talks to Bochy about heading to the Hall of Fame to celebrate Trevor Hoffman’s Induction to the Hall
GREATEST – McCovey’s GIANT Debut: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: Willie McCovey’s Major League debut on July 30, 1959. McCovey went 4-for-4, including two triples off future Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts.
Shawon Dunston: Carmen Kiew chats with the Giants Special Assistant Shawon Dunston
Trevor Hoffman: Marty’s replay interview with 2018 Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman
Ron Wotus: Class is in!! The Giants Professor Ron Wotus talks about last night’s tough loss and the Giants hitting woes lately
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce look thru the Windows of Baseball on this Hall of Fame Weekend
John Shea: Marty talks to the John Shea about his memories of this year’s class: Jim Thome, Vlad Guerrero, Chipper Jones, Trevor Hoffman, Jack Morris, Alan Trammell.
Nick Hundley: Marty talks to Giants Philosopher Nick Hundley about how he gets ready to play in the cool weather
Dave Flemming: Marty talks to Dave about Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, Trevor Hoffman and the rest of Hall of Fame Class of 2018
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SAT JULY 28th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Brian Wilson: Brian Wilson joins Marty and Adam on the Public House patio to talk about being honored with Matt Cain and Ryan Vogelsong on the Giants Wall of Fame
Kerry Crowley: Kerry joins Marty and Adam at the Public House before Game 3 of the Brewers series
Owen Poindexter: Owen Poindexter joins Marty and Adam to crunch the offensive numbers for the Giants: Are they running out of Gas?
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce Jenkins about this 2018 Hall of Fame class
Rich Waltz: Marty talks to Rich Waltz talks about Matt Cain, Ryan Vogelsong and Brian Wilson are getting inducted into the #SFGiants Wall of Fame
July 29, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Tenth One! Josh Hader, Mike Trout, and “Obnoxious” Bachelorette Parties
We are back! Mid-Inning Relief returns after our own little All-Star Break, and we have things to SAY. Marty Lurie, Ally Williams, and Carmen Kiew discuss Josh Hader’s tweets, MLB’s response, and the Milwaukee Brewers fans’ standing ovation after the ordeal. The Mid-Inning Relief crew also goes over Mike Trout’s self-promotion (and lack-thereof), whether the San Francisco Giants will buy or sell at the deadline, and if bachelorette parties, jumbotron proposals, and similar celebrations should be welcomed at the ballpark.
Thank you for your support! We are excited to be back and releasing our TENTH podcast. Tune in every week for news and opinions on the Giants and Major League Baseball. Subscribe on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and just about anywhere you find your podcasts. Let us know what you think and leave us a review.
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July 26, 2018 No Comments
